I have a 98 3.4L that the timing belt broke on. I now suspect that the pulleys are not lined up anymore and im not quite sure how to do that. Obviously the crank pulley needs to be at TDC but don't the cam shaft pulleys make two revolutions for every one revolution of the crank pulley? Thus there would be two differen't times when the marks on the cam pulleys line up, maybe?

Hint: you will need a special tool to compress the tension idler, and it would be a great time to replace that idler (fresh bearings) and water pump at the same time. Saves work later at a time not of your own choosing. Make sure the new idler doesn't have 'dry' bearings from the factory. Happened to me - twice. Bad run I guess.

Negative ghost rider....cams spin at 1/2 speed of the crank. 4 stroke means two crank revs to every one valve movement. Yes....an FSM should always be in your possession before the temporary plate expires....at least thats my belief....

Thanks uncle ben that exactly what I was thinking, but nobody was understanding that my belt BROKE therefore its obvious to think that the three gears are not longer lined up. NOT the same as replacing a belt before it breaks.

Now that we got that cleared up anybody have any thoughts on how to line the motor back up so the timing is right, or is this where the FSM comes in to play?

Thanks uncle ben that exactly what I was thinking, but nobody was understanding that my belt BROKE therefore its obvious to think that the three gears are not longer lined up. NOT the same as replacing a belt before it breaks.

Now that we got that cleared up anybody have any thoughts on how to line the motor back up so the timing is right, or is this where the FSM comes in to play?

Not to spook you more than you already are but the vz series engines are direct interferance style engines which means if the belt actually snapped you might have more damage than just the belt as if the engine still rotates when the valve are no longer moving metal to metal contact is not a good thing. Good luck..... BTW I just sent you a PM for something that shouldn't be made too public......shhhhh